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Forlorn Hope (M2TW unit)

Forlorn Hope
Forlorn Hope
Category: Infantry
Class: Heavy
Soldiers: 24
Morale: 11
Discipline: Low
Training: Untrained
Recruitment cost: 620
Upkeep cost: 250
Weapon upgrade: 75
Armour upgrade: 55

These desperate men are armed with a massive two-handed sword and thick armour.

Attack
Primary weapon: Two-handed sword (Melee)
Attack: 17
Charge bonus: 6
Defence
Total defence: 12
Armour: 7
Defence skill: 5
Shield: 0
Hit points: 1

The 'Verlorene Haufe' or Forlorn Hope as they are known, are comprised of prisoners and volunteers desperate for glory. Their job is to lead the first and usually fatal charge used to break up enemy pike formations. The Forlorn Hope are heavily armoured and wield massive "zweihander" swords. These units are vicious assault troops who can chop a man into bloody pieces.

Attributes

Can board ships
Can hide in forest
Can withdraw
Very hardy

Available for:

Holy Roman Empire
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